Irish Soda Bread Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients - 2 cups flour: wholewheat, white or, preferably, a mixture. - 1/4 cup rolled oats (oatmeal), optional - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 3/4 cup buttermilk or soured milk (milk plus 2 teaspoons vinegar) - 2 tablespoons oil or melted butter - 2 tablespoons honey or sugar - 1 egg    Here's a rustic, easy-to-make bread with a hearty wheat flavor that will certainly be among your favorite href="http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t-146-/types-of-bread.asp">bread recipes. The optional rolled oats provide additional flavor to this Irish bread recipe and they also give it an appealing texture.   Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a pie dish or baking sheet with foil or	1

	parchment large enough to accomodate an 8-inch circle. Lightly oil the lining material. In one bowl, mix together the flour, oats (if using), salt, baking soda, and baking powder. In a second bowl, beat together the milk, oil, egg, and honey. Stir the liquid and dry ingredients together to make a sticky dough. If it's too wet to hold a mounded shape, work in a little more flour. Shape into a mound about 6 inches in diameter on the prepared baking surface. With a sharp knife, slice a large X on the top of the loaf. Bake about 45 minutes, or until done. To test for doneness, tap the bottom: It should sound rather hollow. Let the bread cool a few minutes, or longer, before slicing, although the bread is at its best when eaten warm, topped with butter, honey, or both.	2